The winter sports resort of Obertauern is renowned for the diversity of its slopes (blue, red and black) as well as for the reliability of its snow. From November to May, you can enjoy the best of conditions of hundreds of kilometres of snow-covered slopes. Non-skiers can also enjoy the unique mountain panorama while hiking, tobogganing or on a horse-drawn carriage.

Skiing in Obertauern

Dreamy sunny weather right into May

100 of the best pistes, 26 modern ski-lift systems and a beautiful mountain panoramic view - all this and more for winter sports enthusiasts in Obertauern. Get an overview of the whole ski-resort with the interactive piste map.

The Obertauern Snowpark is a real hotspot for snowboarders and free stylers. With 40 different elements (Kicker, Rails, Boxes, Pipes, Quarter-pipes, etc.) and a combined length of 3 kilometres, the park offers fun and adrenalin for all scenesters.

Service for dedicated deep snow skiers: At the Freeride checkpoints at the Hochalm lifts and the Kringsalm lifts, you can find information about avalanche warnings, snow depths, slope exposure and temperatures

Tour of the Tauern

From funicular to funicular without taking off your skis

A unique ski tour for beginners and advanced skiers. The tour of the Tauern is an extensive tour around the village, travelling either in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction from lift to lift. In one direction, you’ll travel over blue slopes; in the other red slopes offer a more challenging skiing experience. The many bridges traversing the Katschberg highway through Obertauern mean that you’ll never have to take off your skies! You can simply glide unimpeded through the glorious white landscape.

Ski rental and sporting goods at SkiWorld

Our reliable partner in skiing

With the Apparthotel Sonne, you can easily find the perfect skiing equipment for your holidays. Our partner, sporting goods company SkiWorld, you can easily rent or buy the necessary ski equipment for your trip. The SkiWorld team are on hand to assist you with expert knowledge in the area.

For easy access to all lift systems in Obertauern

Find out about the current season periods and lift prices of the Obertauern ski resortThe Obertauern ski-pass now includes 1.5 day access to the Grosseck – Speiereck ski resort in Mauterndorf. Children can travel free of charge with their parents up to their sixth birthday and while attending a ski-course at the Grillitsch ski-school, they receive a free lift-pass.

In the 25 Alpine huts and lodges on the mountain, in the village and directly on the slopes, landlords and hosts are waiting to treat you to a hearty welcome. Refuel on the regional delicacies and enjoy a glass or two of what you fancy, in the sun.

Cross-country - classic or skating.

Fans of cross-country are also catered to in Obertauern.

Kilometres of cross-country skiing trails of varying degrees of difficulty are available for skaters or traditional cross-country skiers. One of these trails is a World Cup route, providing the best of training conditions.

Beautiful cross-country skiing trails around Obertauern.

Gnadenalm - High-altitude run (Distance: 15 km)

Hundsfeld ski run (Distance: 6 km)

World Cup run (Distance: 10 km)

Twenger Au cross-country run (Length: 23 km)

Taurach cross-country run (Length: 12 km)

Other winter activities

There is so much more to Obertauern....

Round off a cosy night in the lodges with a tobogganing party starting at Gnadenalm. Winter treats for the whole family.

Try out the new trending sports: Fun and action guaranteed with air-boarding and ice-climbing on the Johannes Falls.

Relaxing hikes in snow-shoes through the unspoilt nature of Obertauern will give you power and renewed energy for your holiday.

I would love to send you an individual offer for your holiday in Obertauern or inform you about a plenty of spare time activities and sports programs for your winter- or summer holiday in Obertauern.Rosmarie Grillitsch

Get an insight and allow yourself to be inspired. Our hotel video shows you images of the Apparthotel Sonne, the apartments with bedroom, bathroom, eat-in kitchen and tasteful interiors. The wellness area invites you to relax in the saunas, steam rooms and fitness rooms.